February 2019 Cover Story: Washington State Horse Expo – Clark County Event Center – March 1-3, 2019 Feature Story: Heros and Superstars – The Real-life Adventures of Dally and Spanky Trail Savvy: A New Horse Trailer – Part 2 Equine Wellness: Keys to a Successful Pre-purchase Exam Taking the Northwest … Read More
Enter our February Email Subscriber Drawing for a chance to win a 4 Admission Tickets to the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo (March 22-24, 2019 in Albany, OR) – a retail value of $56.00! Simply sign up for our E-Newsletter and you’ll be entered for a chance to win. AND as long as … Read More
Exterior Colors are Important for Beauty and Comfort By Nikki Alvin-Smith for Horizon Structures There are many decisions to make when building a new barn. One of the less-thought-about options is often the barn color. The selection of the perfect exterior color for the new barn at your property … Read More
Update Your Calendar with Annual BCHW Activities By Lori Lennox Do you love riding trails on your favorite horse or mule? Did you know that the Back Country Horsemen of Washington is the state’s largest and most active organization advocating keeping trails open for equestrians? We not only plan … Read More
Consider Donating to Support Efforts By Park Staff The Washington State Horse Park is working on important improvement projects this year. Here’s what’s in store: Covered Arena – This addition will extend both the riding day and the number of usable months the park can be used. The … Read More
BreyerWest® will return to the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo March 22-24, 2019 at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. BreyerWest is a fun model horse event featuring model horse hobby demonstrations, model horse shows and fun equine-related crafts for kids and adults. Northwest Horse Fair & Expo is a three-day event and trade show offering thrilling … Read More
It’s a “round-up” of horse lovers! The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, presented by Akins Trailer Sales, is held annually in March, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. “The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2019 celebrates 20 years, providing the largest event of its type … Read More
Safe, low cost, ease of installation, attractive, and long-lasting—these are the pillars of the design philosophy behind Safe-Fence, the steadfast flagship of Powerfields’ fencing business. Located in Idaho’s Treasure Valley, theirs was the first American-made electric polytape available in the U.S. and the first polytape designed for permanent … Read More
How to Measure Energy in Your Horse’s Diet By Eleanor Blazer The calculations for the amount of energy in your horse’s diet (and yours) are based on a platinum-iridium bar made in 1885. That bar weighs exactly one kilogram (1,000 grams or about 2.2 pounds). It is kept at … Read More
The Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, with an eye to the specific concerns in our region.
